Laramie Regional Airport

KLAR / LAR

Laramie, US

Last Updated
Jul 26, 17:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
17:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
32°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
15 kt
300° G22 kt
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLAR 261753Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND 29027/1729 SLP125 T03220056 10322 20139 56006

Weather Briefing

VFR

Laramie Regional Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-northwest (300°) at 15 knots with gusts to 22 knots. Runway 30 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 32°C (90°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Light Showers Rain. Winds are forecast to reach up to 20 knots during the period. Expect variable wind speeds ranging from 8 to 20 knots. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 20:00Z and 00:00Z. There is a 30% probability of VFR conditions with Light Showers Rain between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
783 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (7,284 ft)
Pressure Alt
6,902 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 10,690 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +31.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KLAR 261129Z 2612/2712 18008KT P6SM SKC FM261600 33010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2620/2624 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM270000 22011KT P6SM OVC120 PROB30 2700/2703 VRB20G35KT P6SM -SHRA FM270700 18008KT P6SM BKN120
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 8 kt
Visibility: >6SM
20:00Z PROB30
+3h
MVFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain
00:00Z FM270000
+7h
VFR 220° 11 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000 ft
00:00Z PROB30
+7h
VFR VRB 20 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LAR
03
21
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 8,500 ft 150 ft ASP 45°
3.9 kt 14.5 kt
105° angle
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
6,300 ft 100 ft ASP 134°
15.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLAR

8,376 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.4%
MVFR
7.7%
IFR
4.4%
LIFR
2.5%

Laramie Regional Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 12.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 52 knots. Temperature extremes range from -26°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, July.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 12.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 52 kt
Calm Winds: 3.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
4.6%
N
9%
S
15.5%
W
25.1%
NE
3.6%
NW
8.8%
SE
9.7%
SW
19.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -26°C to 33°C
-26°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 9.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 1.9%
Fog Frequency: 1.5%

Best Months for VFR

November October July

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 8.1 kt
Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 7.9 kt

Statistics computed from 8,376 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Laramie Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLAR
IATA Code: LAR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 7,284 ft MSL

Location

City: Laramie
Country: US
Latitude: 41.312099°
Longitude: -105.675003°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 8,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 12/30
Length: 6,300 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Laramie Regional Airport

Overview

Laramie Regional Airport serves the city of Laramie, Wyoming, situated at a high elevation of 7,284 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways: a primary 8,500-foot runway (03/21) and a secondary 6,300-foot runway (12/30), supporting various aviation operations in southeastern Wyoming.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 88.7% of the time, with southwest winds averaging 12.2 knots. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -22°C to 28°C, which can impact aircraft performance at the high-altitude airport. October, November, and September offer the most consistently favorable flying weather.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation at 7,284 feet requires careful performance calculations and consideration of density altitude effects. Crosswind components are moderate, with average crosswinds of 7.5 knots on Runway 03/21 and 8.4 knots on Runway 12/30. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment.

Approach Considerations

Visibility averages 9.6 statute miles, with only 1.5% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles. Pilots should be prepared for occasional fog (1.2% of observations) and potential wind shifts, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 46 knots. The southwest prevailing winds typically favor both runway configurations.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.